I walked the straightest path, no curves in sight
Burned the midnight oil, gave up dreams for the fight
Every line in the books painted futures so bright
But though the world applauded, they never knew my light
Now colors bleed into black and white
Chasing a spark that feels alive tonight
I can't rewind, can't hit replay
But I'm learning to love this road I pave
They ask, "Why would you throw it all away?"
But I’m painting skies in a brand-new way
This is my truth, my voice, my sound
Even if it fades to silence, I’ll stand proud
Oh, I’m chasing dreams they’ll never see
Building a world that sets me free
Even if I lose it all, this is where I’m meant to be
I see their doubt, the words they won’t say
They think I’m lost, that I’ve thrown it all away
But they don’t see the fire failure ignites
A phoenix rising in the quiet of the night
Now colors bleed into black and white
Chasing a spark that feels alive tonight
I can't rewind, can't hit replay
But I’m learning to love this road I pave
They ask, "Why would you throw it all away?"
But I’m painting skies in a brand-new way
This is my truth, my voice, my sound
Even if it fades to silence, I’ll stand proud
Oh, I’m chasing dreams they’ll never see
Building a world that sets me free
Even if I lose it all, this is where I’m meant to be
Even if the stars refuse to shine
Even if this road leaves no straight line
I’ll keep walking, I’ll keep breathing
‘Cause this life is worth believing
They ask, "Why would you throw it all away?"
But I’m painting skies in a brand-new way
This is my truth, my voice, my sound
Even if it fades to silence, I’ll stand proud
Oh, I’m chasing dreams they’ll never see
Building a world that sets me free
Even if I lose it all, this is where I’m meant to be